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What is 'anticipatory repudiation' in a Kansas real estate contract?
AA buyer's refusal to make the earnest money deposit
BWhen one party clearly indicates before the performance date that they will not fulfill their contractual obligations, allowing the other party to treat the contract as breached immediately✓ Correct
CThe seller's right to terminate the listing before expiration
DA contingency allowing cancellation if property values fall
Explanation
Anticipatory repudiation (breach) occurs when a party clearly communicates before performance is due that they will not perform their obligations. The non-breaching party may immediately treat the contract as breached and seek remedies.
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Key Terms to Know
Earnest Money
A deposit made by the buyer when submitting a purchase offer, demonstrating serious intent and serving as consideration for the contract.
ContingencyA condition in a purchase contract that must be satisfied before the sale can proceed to closing.
Right of First RefusalA contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
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